Melodia Women's Choir of NYC sings Amy Beach, premieres and more

Melodia Women's Choir's ninth season opens with two concerts titled "Journey," featuring a rare performance of The Chambered Nautilus by Amy Beach, a neglected giant of American music, and the world premiere of "The Journey" by Catherine Aks, a gifted voice of the present.

Artistic Director Cynthia Powell says "The power of growth and change is our journey's connecting thread. Beach and Aks have their work set to the words of two poets who pay tribute to the indomitable human spirit."

Sunday, November 13, 3 pm

West End Collegiate Church

368 West End Avenue at W. 77th Street, NYC

Subway: #1 to W. 79th St.

Saturday, November 19, 8 pm

Church of the Holy Apostles

296 Ninth Avenue at West 28th Street, NYC

Subway: C or E to W. 23rd St.

Receptions follow.

Conducted by Cynthia Powell, with Taisiya Pushkar, piano

Program

Amy Beach: The Chambered Nautilus

Catherine Aks: The Journey (world premiere)

Gustav Holst: Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda. Second Group (To Varuna, To Agni, Funeral Chant)